Before the start of the training camp, he had to undergo a short period of intensive training to get his body ready for the rigors of camp.
After turning 30, this almost became a habit for him.
If he didn't do this, he couldn't guarantee that he would be in good shape when he went to training camp.
Generally speaking, some of his teammates would voluntarily sign up for his mini-camp.
This not only allowed them to bond with him but also gave them a chance to take advantage of his training resources for free.
Last year, Jokić did just that, but he didn't show up this year.
However, Yao Ming came, and he was a rare guest.
After the national team's humiliating defeat at home in Tianjin by the Iranians in 2009, the Basketball Association seriously reflected and realized that they could not afford to overlook a nuclear weapon like Yao Ming.